With pollen in the spring air, thoughts often turn to allergies. Now’s as good a time as any to address food allergies, too.
Though only about 2 to 2.5 percent of American adults have any type of food allergy, many more think they do. One reason for the discrepancy: self-diagnosis.
Most symptoms of food allergies are just uncomfortable. But in rare cases they can be severe, even life-threatening. So a medical diagnosis is wise, if for no other reason than peace of mind.
If you think you have a food allergy, get a medical opinion. Make an appointment and prepare for the visit.
- Keep track. Record your symptoms and what you ate or drank before they occurred.
- Get your family history. Did or does anyone else have allergies, including food allergies?
- Record the bigger picture. Does anything else, perhaps physical activity or drinking alcoholic beverages, bring symptoms on?
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